Dawn's digressions I got restless. So I went to Ecuador to learn how to make compost and speak better Spanish.

Why is it dangerous? My one and 10 month old got "stung" by one in the oriente this past weekens

  Marcela slade Oct 16, 2012 11:18 AM

Hi Marcela, I wouldn't worry too much. The caterpillars have poisonous spines or hairs for defence and can cause a nasty reaction in some people. If your child hasn't had a reaction yet, there is nothing to worry about. It's just best to avoid them.

  dawnski Oct 16, 2012 5:47 PM